Full-Time Patient Sitter - 3rd Shift

Xanitos•Southaven, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos is hiring a full-time Patient Sitter for the 3rd shift at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, Mississippi. The role provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients in alignment with a Registered Nurse (RN) and under the direction of the Xanitos Leadership team. The hourly pay rate is $14.74, and the shift runs from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and occasional holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand written English communications, including patient identifiers, location information, isolation precautions, and other patient information needed for assigned tasks.
CPR AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification is required; Xanitos will provide training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR.
Ability to complete required post-offer medical screening, background screening, and drug testing.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Monitor the assigned patient’s condition and behavior visually and audibly at all times, remaining at the bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors and assist with calming or reorienting patients experiencing distress or confusion.
Complete observation reports at assigned times and participate in hand-offs about relevant patient information and behavior.
Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance or intervention, displays unusual behavior or verbalizations, or presents potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations.
Collaborate to identify and report patient safety issues, report hazards to the charge nurse, and remove visible hazards as appropriate.
Keep the patient’s room safe and orderly and ensure coverage during meal breaks and before leaving the patient for any reason.
Assist with ordering and setting up meal trays, basic patient positioning, wheelchair rides, and ambulation when the patient is stable and staff have determined it is safe or the RN directs it.
Escort patients to diagnostic testing when required.
Respond compassionately and hospitably to patient, staff, visitor, and colleague needs, and respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
Respect hospital and company property and follow supervisor and hospital staff direction.
Follow department policies and procedures, including attendance, breaks, behavior, dress, hygiene, and safety requirements.
Follow confidentiality, regulatory, HIPAA, and patient-rights requirements, and participate in required educational programs.
Maintain professional conduct and Xanitos company standards, and assist other associates as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.